Feb 4, 2021
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Farmer John Hughes, from Pontesbury, was the centre's first vaccine recipient
The town’s new vaccination centre is next to Shrewsbury Sports Village, in Sundorne Road, Sundorne.
Semi-retired farmer John Hughes, from Pontesbury, was the first recipient of the day, one of more than 380 vaccinated at the Shrewsbury Indoor Bowling Centre, which has been transformed to accommodate around 1,000 patients at day.
The vaccine hub at Shrewsbury Indoor Bowls Centre,
Mr Hughes said he was really appreciative to get the jab and hopes he will be able to see friends in the village again soon.